We haven’t been everywhere, but we’re working on it! We did the whole back-packing thing a while ago, so now we like to travel a little more comfortably. Read on for travel tips and stories of Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia and the South Pacific… so far!
As Europe swelters under unprecedented summer heatwaves, more travellers than ever are packing suitcases and heading for their summer holidays. But how do you stay safe when the mercury pops the cork? Here in Australia, we’re ok with a 40?+ day. We know how to deal with it. And when we can’t cope any more, … Read more
Choosing where to stay on Hamilton Island is tricky because there are just so many options. But the Reef View Hotel, with its wide range of room types, pools, beach access, bars and restaurants, is a great choice for a relaxing stay on Hamo Island. Best known and most popular of the Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton … Read more
Balanced on its twin filigree rails that stitch their way through the vast desert and scrub of central Australia, the Ghan Expedition train threads its four-day journey from Darwin to Adelaide. But what’s it like to travel on the Ghan? Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your … Read more
It’s fair to say that there are lots of wonderful perks to running a travel site. We get to see and do some amazing things all in the name of ‘work’. But when we were asked to be ambassadors for South Coast Experiences—an excellent company that curates some of the best things to do on … Read more
Peering down into the opalescent waters of the Coral Sea, Reefworld—a three-storey pontoon anchored to the seabed—is the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience. You can even spend then night here! We’ve been lucky enough to visit the Great Barrier Reef a few times, either sailing between the stunning archipelago of the Whitsunday Islands or snorkelling … Read more
Rising in the midst of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island in Tropical North Queensland is the perfect spot for a romantic break. To top it off, here’s where to go for the most spectacular views of the sunset over the water. I’ve always been a fan of the window seat on a plane—for a … Read more
Standing taller than the Eiffel Tower and as wide as Manhattan, Uluru is sacred to Anangu, the people who have lived here for 50,000 years. It holds the secrets to many of their creation stories including the Mala Story, which Anangu are now sharing in a way that’s almost as impressive as the rock itself. … Read more
Working your way through the list of vintages and varietals is fun when you’re in wine country. But this Hunter Valley winery takes you from the cellar door to a whole other level of wine-tasting. Run by the Scarborough family for two generations (and counting), Scarborough Wine Co in the Hunter Valley has been crafting … Read more
Just like buses, when travel opportunities come, they all seem to turn up at once. This past fortnight has been amazing, putting us across five states across Australia. From the sleeping on the Great Barrier Reef at Reefworld we join one of the world’s great rail journeys—the Ghan—in Darwin travelling all the way down to … Read more
Vienna, Austria’s capital, is known for its rich history, art, music and architecture. Our Essential Guide to Vienna shows you all the things we really enjoyed about this impressive city—and some tips on avoiding some of the mistakes we made here too! When I think of Vienna, my imagination goes to the tall powdered wigs … Read more